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  • Military courage recognised by Operational Honours List

    A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 4 October 2013

    A total of 117 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa visits Bamako and Timbuktu

    Mark Simmonds concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Malian government and key figures in the north.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to help World Food Programme reach an extra 230,000 Syrian children

    An additional £87 million from the UK's Syria aid response has been allocated to the WFP, reaching 230,000 Syrian children and their families over the next 6 months.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to the UN Security Council statement on humanitarian access in Syria

    The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for International Development respond to the adoption of a UNSC Presidential Statement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hugo Swire opens UK’s new Paraguay Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hails opening of the British Embassy in Asuncion as symbol of UK’s continued engagement in Latin America

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Government and UNICEF cooperate to increase use of bednets to reduce burden of malaria in Ghana

    The UK government through the Department for International Development (DFID) will work with UNICEF to increase the use of long lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) in Ghana.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First ever legislative elections in Guinea

    UK welcomes first ever democratic legislative elections in Guinea, which are a big step forward in Guinea’s democratic development.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The changing face of Helmand

    Catriona Laing talks of the changes she witnessed during her 18-month deployment as the UK's senior representative in southern Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK statement to the UNHCR Executive Committee 64th Session (2013) High-level segment on Syria

    Statement to the UNHCR Executive Committee 64th Session (2013) High-level segment on Syria by Lord McNally, Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Government condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

    British Government condemns the increasing violence in Iraq and highlights support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa concerned with violent developments in Sudan

    FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds urges restraint following demonstrations in Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK hands over base to Afghan forces

    British troops have handed over control of Patrol Base (PB) Ouellette to the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Lidington disappointed over decision not to permit Belgrade Pride

    Minister for Europe David Lidington’s statement on the third consecutive banning of the Belgrade Pride.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New cyber reserve unit created

    Britain will build a dedicated capability to counter-attack in cyberspace and, if necessary, to strike in cyberspace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Aid Match: £120 million boost for British charities

    Britain to match public donations to major international development charity appeals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Creating opportunities for poor and excluded in Bangladesh

    DFID Bangladesh Country Representative Sarah Cooke speeks to Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) partners at the launch of COPE

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Today’s resolution is about ensuring the horrors of 21 August never happen again

    Explanation of vote by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague following UN Security Council adoption of resolution on Syria

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International community must work together to support Yemen

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt to the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East (Yemen)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 24th Session today, with important resolutions on countries including Somalia, Syria and Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government